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Topic: mars
Definition:

  • a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye
  • minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
  • "Mars has two satellites" (Roman mythology) Roman god of war and agriculture
  • father of Romulus and Remus
  • counterpart of Greek Ares

    Related tag cloud:

  • jupiter
  • space
  • venus
  • saturn
  • moon
  • nasa
  • uranus
  • pluto
  • planets
  • astronomy
  • neptune
  • earth
  • mercury
  • astronomie
  • solar system
  • stars
  • planet
  • sun
  • planeten
  • asteroid
  • neptun
    • Resources:

    JPL Mars Exploration Program
    Various sections: Extreme Planet, Follow the Water, Mars Rocks, Life on Mars?, The Martian Mystique and Just for Kids.
    http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/

    Mars Society
    Comprehensive information on a private organization with the goal to further of the exploration and settlement of the Red Planet. Overview of events, projects, merchandising and links to the associations worldwide chapters.
    http://www.marssociety.org

    NASA Center for Mars Exploration
    Various resources on Mars Exploration with an educational emphasis.
    http://cmex-www.arc.nasa.gov/

    NASA Quest
    Dedicated to bringing NASA people and science to classrooms through the internet. Space Team Online, Aerospace Team Online, Solar System Online, and Deep Space Online. NASA Quest is the ultimate resource for educators and kids interested in meeting and learning about NASA people and space science.
    http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/